Not even sure if the wording of Lenovo can be on there.
Hello everyone! I have been waiting to get involved with Framework since both the laptop/company were first announced. This is, clearly, a great time to do so!
So far, there have been many great ideas posted as solutions for this. Maybe we can consider a combination of different community ideas, to obtain the best of all worlds?
My Objectives:
- Subtle use of Framework logos.
- Simple mechanical design for power button.
- Practical and realistic to 3D print.
- Logos/button balanced within the existing diagonal/staggered layout of the vent-holes.
- All uses of the text logo could be imagined either as debossed or fully opened (whatever is most practical or subjectively preferred).
- All designs can be created with or without the additional text logo.
- Center of the Framework gear logo is the same dimensions as the original button design.
- All vent-holes retain the same dimensions from the original.
Having a background in graphic design, this is what I was able to come up with:
A1. Icon logo is positioned to match the diagonal of the vent-holes. The stem of the button finds thoughtful placement at the apex of the SE tooth. Text logo is balanced within the negative space but still maintaining relationship with the icon logo.
B1. The inside of the Framework gear logo is simply extended into the negative space, finding balance in-between vent-holes. The text logo is balanced within the tab/button, finishing with support at the tab base.
B2. This variation shows a possible option where every vent-hole is actually the center of the Framework icon gear logo. The positive space of the gear, its teeth, is represented with subtle debossed relief. This stylistic design choice could be done with any of the button designs, however - I decided to showcase it with option B2.
C1. Similar to the option B variations. Tab is reduced to open up the negative space where the text logo sits. As an added bonus, more of the icon logo is visible.
C2. Combining ideas from earlier variations, it is possible to include the missing vent-hole. The purpose of this would be to reduce eye-catching pockets of negative space. This can also be done with option B1/B2, if the text logo is removed.
Thanks for looking!
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A1 looks great IMO.
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It’s just “Framework”, not “FrameWork”.
From the footer:
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I’m appreciating that wrench icon.
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Simple button that stands out - noticed from Linus’s video that it took him a while to find the power button - differentiated from the circles, this one is all edges.
@LuisThiamNye A few of your symbols look kinda like the symbols for the SS so those are probably out
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Ideally, the button needs to be properly labelled.
See LinusTechTips, not knowing where the power button is.
Submissions:
(1) Split each connecting strip in two.
(2) Flip it vertically, make it a power symbol.
(3) Extend lines outward from midpoints between each connecting strip.
-This should? make the case flex more, taking strain off the small strips.
(4 & 5) Add an outer ring, with connecting strips inline with inner ring midpoints.
-(4) This should? evenly distribute pressure when pressed.
-(5) This should? flex 3 independent flaps, each a third of a circle, when pressed.
Maybe we’re all getting too excited about embossing. How about going old-school and using a red pushbutton?
I always enjoyed using these in circuits when I was a teenager.
They feel good to press.
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These designs are 3d printed, you can’t 3d print that button at the same time as the rest of the design. Although I do agree that buttons are fun.
I’ve always thought the tab mechanism was very cool. Here is my submission, the model is parametric with drop down menus so you can play around with different options:
Submission:
Link to Onshape model
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My only fear is that a tab mechanism could hinge away from the small SMD button on the mainboard instead of hitting it centered. A symmetrical design (like the original) is problem less problematic in that regard. Looks great, though.
This is an interesting point.
It shouldn’t be the tab itself that is actuating the SMD.
- There will need to be a peg extending from the bottom of the case button/tab. If designed correctly, the bottom of this peg should be flush, or as close as possible, with the top of the SMD button. Therefore, the amount of travel necessary would be minimal. An SMD button usually has 1mm of travel - at most (usually a tenth of 1mm - from what I’ve seen).
- The actuating peg, that comes into contact with the SMD, should be wider than the diameter of the SMD button. Full coverage.
- If flush contact between the peg and SMD is impossible, the 3D case designer should offset the peg slightly, taking into account the change in location when depressed.
- The tab base shouldn’t be considered completely responsible for the mechanical action. The hinging effect is shared over the entire surface area of the tab, in the form of a more gradual curve (flexing plastic). It likely bends/travels the most at the tip of the tab.
- The amount of force needed to actuate the SMD is small. Plus, given that the length of travel is at most a couple millimeters, the amount of distortion at the contact point is probably insignificant.
In general, I don’t think we need to worry too much about this. However, if something breaks - it can be repaired/replaced.
Good point @Jonathan_Haas. I did think of this, that is one reason I left the tab at full shell thickness instead of thinning it out like the original button that we are replacing.
Looks like we will have to print it and see! We can always add some support under there if it is too fragile.
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Your tab/wedge looks clean; I like it. Should be strong, also, due to it widening at the base.
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